On Sports As the Sports University of Nigeria, Idumuje-Ugboko, nears completion and gears to kick off, the proprietor, Prince Ned Nwoko, has expressed confidence that the fruition of the project would provide a watershed in the sporting fortunes of some developing countries to beget competitive parity in global sports. He, […]
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Distress in Singapore as Malaysia bans chicken export
Foreign News Diners in Singapore are bracing for prices of their national chicken-and-rice dish to soar as neighboring Malaysia prepares to block exports starting Wednesday, to increase supplies in its markets, and hold down surging prices. Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced last week that, beginning June 1, Malaysia will […]
Mavin Records Boss Launches “Don Jazzy Radio” On Apple Music 1
On Entertainment On Tuesday, Apple Music announced that Afrobeats legendary producer, entrepreneur, and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy will be hosting a monthly radio series on Apple Music 1 called Don Jazzy Radio. Expressing his gratitude on Twitter,Don Jazzy said that it a great opportunity to host my own radio […]
Hunters/Vigilantes in Borno State Kill Biko Haram Commander and Deputy
Report has it that the north- east zonal chairmanof the association of hunters/vigilantes Mohammed Yohanna and members of his team have killed a Boko Haram commander and his deputy in Borno state. According to an interview he granted on Tuesday, Yohanna said there was a clash between insurgents and the […]
Islamic cleric, Jangebe begs FG to negotiate with ASUU
The Zamfara State commissioner of Religious Affairs and Chief Imam of Muslims Foundation Jumu’at Mosque in Gusau, the State capital, Dr. Muhammad Tukur Sani Jangebe, has urged the Federal Government to as a matter of fact, address the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Sheikh Jangebe stated […]
President Buhari Seeks Support From APC Leaders To Pick His Successor
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors to give him the opportunity to choose his successor, just as they were given the liberty to pick theirs, and those due for second term in office got the go-ahead. President Buhari disclosed this to the the governors in […]
Alleged N2.9bn Fraud: Court Grants Okorocha N500m Bail
A Federal High Court has granted Rochas Okorocha, Imo West Senator bail. On Tuesday, Justice Inyang Ekwo granted Senator Okorocha bail in the sum of N500 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned Okorocha on a 17-count charge of fraud. EFCC accused the former Imo State governor […]
Governor Soludo Says He Is Committed To Give Ndi Anambra Affordable and Accessible Healthcare
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has made it known that his administration is committed to building a health institution that is efficient, affordable and accessible for the residents of Anambra state. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike when he paid an unscheduled working visit to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu […]
From The Foreign Desk Is the Report That Around 100 Dead In Clashes Between Chad Gold Miners.
Around 100 people have died in clashes between gold miners in northern Chad, Defence Minister General Daoud Yaya Brahim said on Monday. Violence broke out on May 23 at Kouri Bougoudi near the Libyan border, sparked by a “mundane dispute between two people which degenerated”, he said, adding that the […]
Atiku Abubakar Meets Wike After Winning PDP Presidential Primary.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has met with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Monday’s meeting was held at Wike’s residence in Abuja, hours after Atiku beat him to the party’s presidential ticket. Further details about the meeting were still sketchy as of the time of […]